courtesans

The Surprising Role Courtesans Played In Our Freedom Struggle
Saba Dewan's book 'Tawaifnama' talks about the lives of the tawaifs, loosely translated as courtesans, and how they contributed their bit to the cause of non-cooperation and nationalism.
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Revisiting The Forgotten Courtesans Of Old Delhi

The untold stories of these badnam-galiyan came alive on a heritage walk with Dr Navina Jafa.
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